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This article first appeared on October 7th, 2010.   I have left a fairly senior position in the finance industry to set up my own consultan…

This article first appeared on September 16, 2011.   How can I ensure that my business remains nimble as we grow? I’m currently hiring lo…

What kind of returns do investors look for in a start-up? Will I have to squeeze every last cent out of my business for them to be happy?  …

We’ve just linked up with a mentor who has plenty of corporate experience but nothing in the start-up area. Does this matter?   The point…

How would you rank the importance of what an investor looks for? Is the idea first, then the team, experience and business plan?  …

Can leadership be taught or is it innate? I’ve never really been a leader at work and I wonder if it’s worth doing a course or getting a…

I’m leaving employment to start-up my own online retail business. I’ve got quite a few talented former colleagues and contacts that I’…

My business partner looks after operations, which he does competently, but he has no vision for the company. I’m wondering if I should fin…

I’ve been told that investors are more willing to back transaction-based rather than ad-funded business models. Is this true and, if so, s…

I’ve started up a fast-growth company and, in order to fuel this growth, I have to take regular trips across the country for business oppo…

I’m in the process of starting up a fast-growth business and have several potential investors showing interest in the company. The finance…

I am starting a company with two business partners and we are looking to form a board. However, we have no idea what roles to assign or even…